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Wednesday, November 11, 2020

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Clifton success at Awards presentation The talents of staff at Clifton’s own local newspaper - The Clifton Courier - have been recognised at the Queensland Country Press Association’s 2020 Newspaper Excellence Awards. featured a delighted young player scoring a try.

The photography judge commented that the picture showed great expression and captured a peak moment in the game.

The Clifton Courier was awarded third place in the Best Community Promotion section.

This was for the full colour gloss, 8-page feature which wrapped around the February 12, 2020 edition of the newspaper, promoting this year’s Clifton Show.

It was created by Jeremy Tovey who, along with Mim and Ted Rogers, worked on a 28-page wrap around

The 2020 awards were presented at a luncheon event in Toowoomba on Friday.

The Clifton Courier and sister newspapers from the OurNews Pty Ltd group, The Allora Advertiser and The Oakey Champion, achieved success in several categories.

A major winner was Clifton Courier journalist Jack Waters, who scored first prize on the Best Sports Picture category among the photographic awards.

The winning photo was taken at the 2019 Zone 5 Under 43kg Rugby League Carnival in Clifton and

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artist Jo Glasheen was also recognised with a second place in Best House Advertisement, and a Highly Commended in Best Locally Produced Advertisement.

Former Clifton Courier journalist, Emma Alsop, now at The Oakey Champion, won equal third in the Journalistic Award for an Individual Journalist.

TOP: OurNews staff at the QCPA Awards function - Jack Waters, Emma Alsop, Mim Rogers, Jeremy Tovey, Jo Glasheen and Donna Hey. RIGHT: Jack Waters with his award plaque.

BELOW: The photo judged Best Sports Picture for 2020.

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020

QCWA Condamine Valley/Warwick Branch Secretary Penny Campbell-Wilson has announced that Bursary applications are now available to graduating Grade 12 students who reside in the QCWA Border Division.

“We have three bursaries Warwick from Tuesday to for Grade 12 students who Friday prior to 1pm. graduate this year and wish The QCWA Border to proceed to tertiary level in Division covers areas 2021,” Mrs Campbell-Wilson including Allora, Clifton, said.

Warwick, Killarney, “Each bursary is $1,500 Stanthorpe, Wallangarra, each for male and female Leyburn and Goondiwindi. students who may Applications close on experience some financial 22nd January, 2021 and the difficulty commencing successful three students further studies next year. will be advised late January, Bursary applications are 2021. available at the QCWA For further information Condamine Valley/Warwick contact Penny CampbellRooms, 76 Grafton Street, Wilson on 0408 767 558.

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Ross and Jannita met in 1998 when they both attended Clifton State High School, and so entered their marriage with 22 years of good friendship behind them.

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Following the ballot draw on Friday, voters will be able to make their choice from four candidates contesting the seat of Groom in the upcoming by-election, scheduled for Saturday, November 28.

There are four candidates applications can be lodged running for the seat. until 6pm on Wednesday, A Toowoomba based November 25 but people engineer and Liberal should apply early.

National Party (LNP) “If you need a postal candidate, Garth Hamilton, vote, please don’t leave it to will begin as the front- the last minute,” Mr McCabe runner, retiring MP and LNP said. member, John McVeigh, “For some locations, an having held the seat with a application left until the last strong margin. minute creates the risk that Mr Hamilton drew the AEC simply can’t get third on the ballot with ballot papers to you, despite ‘Sustainable Australia - Stop our best efforts.”

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Stop He said with differing Corruption.’ party member COVID-19 circumstances it Sandra Jephcott taking the was more important than first place. ever to consider the range of The Liberal Democrat in-person and postal voting candidate and retail store options available. owner Craig Farquharson “When it comes to is second with Australian choosing your method of Labor Party (ALP) member voting, carefully consider Chris Meibusch, rounding your personal circumstances out the list. and seek information from The Acting Australian the AEC website as early as Electoral Officer for possible,” Mr McCabe said.

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The power of feedback

Clifton residents may have noticed the fence near the pedestrian railway crossing off repaired after it was damaged by a car almost a decade ago.

The Clifton Courier made be done about it in the near Regional Jim Benstead said contact with Queensland future.

QR encourages feedback Rail last Thursday morning Within a matter of from the community. to ask if the fence was their minutes, QR had contacted “We appreciate the property, which it was.

Coops, a local contractor, community’s feedback and We then told them about who had a worker fixing in are pleased to advise the damage and said we the fence that same morning. that works to repair the hoped something would Queensland Rail Head of pedestrian walkway fence

King Street has finally been located near Clifton railway station have been undertaken,” he said.

“Queensland Rail is committed to working with the local community to upgrade and maintain our assets in the region.”

The fence was damaged when a car accidentally put it in drive instead of reverse.

A long time coming

It was the day John Wiedman had been waiting for all year, but for him, like many, it took a bloody lot of willpower to get there.

Mr Wiedman was one of a number of farmers across the district who began harvesting their winter crops yesterday.

Hopes were tentatively high after the year began with promise following heavy rainfall in January and February.

A whopping total of 0mm of rain in September followed a pretty poor few months prior to that, adding more concerns after

a devastating 2019.

Thankfully, it was all smiles for Mr Wiedman yesterday who said he was surprised his barley crop held up as well as it did.

“It’ll pay the bills for a while,” he laughed.

RIGHT: John Wiedman watches on after a year full of doubts... and mice!

They didn’t damage his crops too badly however.

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Nobby snake bite

A 70-years-old man was transported to hospital after he was bitten by a snake in Nobby last Tuesday night.

The snake bit the man on the lower leg at a private address at around 10.15pm.

He was in a stable condition when transported by ambulance to Toowoomba Hospital.

A day to remember

Member for Maranoa David Littleproud said today marks a special day on the calender and one that should be remembered by all Australians.

“Remembrance Day is one respect of our fallen defence of the most important days personnel, now and into of our year as it represents the future,” Mr Littleproud a time where Australians said. can stand together with “I encourage residents of our service personnel and Maranoa to mark this day veterans and remember in a solemn and dignified those who have lost their manner by partaking in your lives in wars, conflicts local service and wearing a and peacekeeping,” Mr red poppy in remembrance Littleproud said. of our fallen.”

Mr Littleproud said on Along with the red Remembrance Day we poppy, the veteran remember all our fallen community is encouraged service personnel and the to wear a Veteran Lapel sacrifices they have made, Pin or Reservist Lapel Pin, including the many locals provided as part of the who have served.

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The Healthy Towns to school, parks and other project, is a joint initiative locations. between the University of All project participants Southern Queensland (USQ) will go in the draw to win and Toowoomba Regional a Healthy & Active pack Council (TRC) among valued at $200. others.

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Have your say on local news

Updates from the Toowoomba Region 150

140LPD

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We can all do our part to save water.

The recent rainfall has had little impact on our water 60 resources. Thank you for your efforts in conserving water, see the below graph to see how your town is going.

Target 175L

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Community events

Spring is the perfect time to find a community event near you. We’ve got the following events coming up for you to enjoy.

Scooter and Skate workshop Gain confidence and build on your skateboarding skills. Make sure you bring a helmet, skateboard, safety gear and water. Registrations are essential.

Pittsworth – 15 November, 9am – 1pm.

Kingsthorpe – 22 November, 9am – 1pm.

Free Movie Night – Miracle on 34th Street Enjoy a night out with the family to watch the magical movie Miracle on 34th Street.

Brookstead – 13 November, 7 – 9pm.

Greenmount – 13 November, 7 – 9pm.

Millmerran Downs – 20 November, 7 – 9pm.

For more details on these and other events visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/events

Be careful of wildlife in our parks We’re incredibly lucky to have wonderful bushland parks in the Region which are home to a varied wildlife population. It’s currently breeding season for many of our wildlife friends and you might see them out and about. Please remember to leave your dog at home when visiting our bushland parks, dams and waterbird habitat.

William Groom Scholarship

Applications are now open for the 2021 William Groom Scholarship. Toowoomba Region tertiary students with a passion for community, sporting or cultural pursuits are urged to apply. For eligibility and application details visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/ groomscholarship Applications close 7 December 2020.

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Readers of The Clifton Courier are being urged to have their say on the future of country media in Australia’s biggest survey on local news.

The survey, launched “If you read your local “It is not exaggerating nationally this week, is newspaper, then it’s to say that, should we lose part of the largest study absolutely vital you fill in local media representation, of its kind in Australia, this survey to show your it will impact not just on the running for three years support for local news,” fabric of those communities, with almost $250,000 Professor Hess said. but the very principles of backing from the Australian “We are depending on democracy - that is, the Research Council, one of you. ability to record, champion, the Federal Government’s “We want to hear your challenge and hold main competitive research ideas and feedback on the accountable. funding agencies. role of country newspapers “That is why this Deakin University, RMIT in these digital times. highly-credible, well-funded University and Country “We want to know what research is vital to those Press Australia, the peak the paper means to you and communities and their regional media organisation, how it might improve into future,” Mr Morgan said. of which this newspaper is the future.”

The survey should take a member, are leading the Project partner and up to 10 minutes and study.

Country Press Australia will ask a range of The project’s lead Executive Director, Bruce questions that relate to investigator, Deakin Morgan, said the project your views on local Associate Professor Kristy was as much about regional newspapers.

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Residents of the Greenmount district will be able to watch a free movie at the Greenmount Soldiers’ Memorial Hall this Friday night.

The movie night is part of strictly monitored. on the famous 1974 film the Toowoomba Regional To meet these classic.

Council’s scheme which requirements (four square The story line has a takes movies to various parts metres per person), the Christmas theme. of the Region. number of people permitted A little girl discovers that This Friday at the into the hall will be restricted, dreams can come true if you Greenmount Hall, the movie so entrance may not be really believe. showing will be Miracle on permitted if the capacity is The same movie will be 34th Street. reached. shown free of charge at the The screening starts at Obviously, the tip is, to Hodgsonvale Community 7pm. turn up early!

Sports Club on Friday night, As a COVID Safe event, This production of 27th November, also starting social distancing will be Miracle on 34th Street is based at 7pm.

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WEATHER

The week ahead A trough is expected to generate showers and storms on Friday with the potential for the storms to be severe. For the rest of the week conditions are expected to remain fine and sunny with weekend temperatures expected to peak in the mid to high thirties.

6 DAY FORECAST

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Big decisions for Allora’s future Lock up your There’s going to be some decision-making to do for Southern Downs Regional Council and residents of Allora after a council meeting was held in the town last Wednesday to discuss a number of important issues.

About 40 Allora locals were at the meeting, headed

by Southern Downs Mayor Vic Pennisi and attended by eight Southern Downs councillors.

Although a variety of issues was discussed, water, sewerage and the relocation of the Allora library were at the top of the agenda.

LIBRARY MOVE NOT SO SIMPLE

It was clear that most in attendance were in favour of the location change of the Allora library to the now vacant Senior Citizens Hall.

This will provide a flat surface with no steps, a massive advantage for seniors, particularly considering adult books are located on the second level of the current library setup.

Unfortunately, Mayor Pennisi said the Senior Citizens building is zoned differently to the library and a straight swap can’t be made.

“The tenure of the land is a tenure that relates to seniors so you can’t just put a library in here because the law says you’re not allowed to put a library here,” he said.

It’s now a waiting game to see if the Queensland Government will accept a change to the legislation.

Southern Downs Regional Council has approached the State Government but believes the response may be delayed due to the recent election.

The potential move has been made possible by the exit of the Allora Senior Citizens Group which has been struggling for members for quite some time and is on the verge of collapse if more members don’t join soon.

Seniors president Helen Caird cited low membership numbers and lack of maintenance of the building for the move.

She said the building was erected in 1978 and nothing has been done to it since then.

Perry Cronin later said a lot of the maintenance issues would be an easy fix.

Mr Cronin also said he would be open to having a visitor information centre in the former library space, if it were to be moved and if residents volunteered to keep it running.

He would also be looking

Southern Downs Councillors held the meeting in the Allora Senior Citizens Hall. to extend the Allora Sports Museum into the empty space.

IS NOW THE TIME FOR SEWERAGE?

The Southern Downs Councillors agreed that if Allora residents wanted sewerage it was their call.

A show of hands proved most in the room were in favour.

Cr Jo McNally said council had sewerage upgrades in its budget several years ago which would have cost an initial $15 million to implement plus ongoing charges to residents who use it.

This number would only be higher now.

Mayor Pennisi said once the decision is made it would take at least another three to four years to implement.

“We don’t know what innovation has taken place and we don’t know what’s out there since the last time we put sewerage in a community,” he said.

“So one of the first things we would do is flesh out some options.”

Mayor Pennisi said members of the community need to make their voices heard if they want sewerage implemented.

“It’s got to be a community decision.

“It is inevitable that we will have to consider sewerage for Allora but I don’t want to be the one that says we made the decision, like it or love it,” he said.

“This is about walking with you guys and not walking without you.”

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Owner of the Blue Cow Hotel Denise Dalgliesh also made mention of the extra costs that would be associated for business owners.

She said the hotel would be charged for each ‘pedestal’ used, increasing the sewerage costs for businesses with more than one toilet.

“A lot of people just say ‘yes we have to have it,’ but everyone has to be aware that’s it’s probably user pays and it’s probably going to be very expensive.”

Mayor Pennisi confirmed multiple charges for businesses, but said households would only be charged one fee for their sewerage use no matter how many toilets are operating.

BUT WHAT ABOUT WATER?

Well, this is a “wait and see” too.

Council is still in conversation with the Queensland Government over the Southern Trunk Pipeline that is being proposed to run from Toowoomba to Warwick.

The goal of this is to avoid trucking water to Warwick if the town ever runs dry.

With 40 truck loads of water still being carted to Stanthorpe every day, Warwick’s total would only be bigger.

Mayor Pennisi says council will not make a definitive answer on whether it wants to be involved in the project until it knows how much it will cost rate payers.

“From a council point

of view, we can’t afford communities to run out of water,” he said.

“The Queensland Government has offered this, we will not make a decision on this until we know what it’s going to cost and we don’t know yet what it’s going to cost you.

“The last thing we want to do is impose a 10% rate rise or a 5% rate rise, whatever the case may be, to provide this water to communities.

“We have made our position very very clear that we can’t afford this water at any cost.”

Mayor Pennisi said council had around 28 bores in the Southern Downs region that could be called upon if needed, including the Allora bore containing 350 megalitres.

“We are exploring, it’s not just the Allora bore,” he said.

“Some of them haven’t been used for some time and some would need to be treated to bring the water quality up to Australian drinking standards.

“All of that is in the mix and council will have to make a decision at some stage,” Mayor Pennisi said.

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD

If one thing was clear at the council meeting, it was that Southern Downs Council wants to work with its residents.

If you have ideas or opinions, make sure you get in contact with Council and make yourself known.

Now is a great time to do so.

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property this Christmas

With the Christmas season fast approaching, Allora Police are reminding residents that now is a good time to ensure the security of your homes and vehicles.

Senior Sergeant Damian to drive to the conditions,” Grace said offenders are he said. known to target houses with Senior Sergeant Grace is more people travelling away also encouraging parents to for the holidays. get their children to wear a “Whether you’re in close helmet when cycling to and proximity to your car parked from school. up the main street or away “With schools soon to from home for a day or two, break-up, police are looking the pre-Christmas lead-up to remind children and their can usually see a spike in parents that it is a lawful property crime,” he said. requirement that anyone, “Even if you’re at home, adult and child alike, riding please lock up. a bicycle on a road, is to wear “Even if you’re just a helmet,” he said. ducking into a shop for five “Those 17-years-old and minutes, please secure your above are liable to a fine of car and remove any items of $133 and parents of children value from sight. repeatedly caught riding “Just the little things without a helmet will also can make a difference as potentially receive the same to whether you become a penalty. victim of crime or not.”

“The road rules are for Local police are also everyone to abide by, for the urging people to pay safety of all. attention on the roads this “Allora Officers would holiday season. simply like everyone to be “As the borders slowly able to enjoy Christmas re-open and traffic on our and the associated holiday main highways increase, season without worry, people need to be aware of incident or injury,” Senior and recognise that they need Sergeant Grace said.

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Central Downs loss to Warwick

In representative cricket at the weekend, Warwick scored a convincing win over the Central Downs team.

Losing the toss and and Harry Dhillon taking being sent in to bat on 1 wicket for 19 runs off a very lively pitch at 10 overs, in which he also Harristown, Central Downs managed three maidens. was in early trouble, being However, in reply to 4 wickets down for only Central Downs, the fast 17 runs and then 7 wickets swinging Warwick side hit down for 37 runs. the pitch full of confidence However, an innings and finished with the saving 70 from Harry loss of 6 wickets for 151 Hajinder Dhillon off 101 runs, which included three balls, and 12 off 47 balls extras. from Ajay Kumar put In the other some respectability into the representative match played total. at the weekend, Stanthorpe Then a stubborn 4 off lost only 2 wickets for a run 18 balls from Nobby’s tally of 133, easily chasing Matt Budden and 4 off 12 down Lockyer’s 132. from Trent Mullins saw THIS WEEKEND Central Downs all out for The Central Downs 147.

Cricket Association’s Bowling, the Central competition fixtures will Downs boys gave it their resume this Sunday with best shot, defending a Nobby playing at home small total with Bowenville on the Hodgsonvale player Chaz Cheatley, who Sports Club ground is an Oakey school student, against Southbrook, Kulpi taking 3 wickets for 18 playing host to Bowenville runs off 10 overs, which and Pittsworth hosting included three maidens, Millmerran.

Nobby bowler Matt Budden in action for Central Downs in the match against Warwick at Harristown on Sunday.

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CLIFTON BOWLS Continued from page 10 COMING EVENTS Friday 13th November, Black Friday Karaoke. Door prizes, lucky table (bar tab) and three draws for lotto tickets.

Saturday November 14th, 10am start, Veterans’ Singles and Ladies’ Pairs Final.

K. Muller vs. I. Jackson, marker I. Weier; N. Postle vs. G. Knights, marker

G, Jago; K. Morris vs.

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CLIFTON TENNIS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS The Clifton Tennis Club Championships were held over the weekend, with Juniors on Friday, and Open and Over 40s on Saturday.

There was a great turn out of 40 keen participants from the club, keen to compete and win some trophies.

Tournament Director, Jason Manttan, said of the Juniors, “The level of play was fantastic in both the Under 13s and the 13-16 Year Categories – the kids really put on a great show for the spectating parents and grandparents.”

He congratulated all the Juniors who took part and highlighted that they were all winners by participating in the Club Championship.

Summary of Junior champions and runners-up:

Under 13 Boys Singles: Winner: Josh Dorries; Runner-up: Sam Smith Under 13 Girls Singles: Winner: Alex Gilmore; Runner-up: Maddy Dorries Under 13 Doubles: Winners: Sophie Manttan and Alex Gilmore; Runnersup: Maddy Dorries and Sam Gilmore 13-16 Years Boys Singles: Winner: Sam Gilmore; Runner-up: Sam Parkinson 13-16 Years Girls Singles: Winner: Alex Gilmore; Runner-up: Isabella Sutton 13-16 Years Doubles: Winners: Riley Carey and Sam Gilmore; Runners-up: Lachlan Sutton and Riley Coutts The Open and Over 40s divisions were held on Saturday, along with the drawing of the multi-

THE CLIFTON COURIER draw raffle, which was particularly well supported by local businesses.

This was the Clifton and District Tennis Association’s first tournament since the COVID-19 lockdown, which saw the club come to a complete halt.

Jason Manttan said the Club has been gradually building back up.

“It was important for the Club to hold this tournament to bring some normality to members,” he said.

“There are still restrictions we have to follow when off the courts which meant our spectator numbers have been down on previous years, but it’s so great to see our annual Club Championship happen and see so many smiling faces both on and off the courts.”

Summary of Open and Over 40s champions and runners-up: Open Mens Singles: Winner: Sam Gilmore; Runner-up: Aaron Gilmore

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Open Ladies Singles: Winner: Alex Gilmore; Runner-up: Jules Coutts Open Mens Doubles: Winners: Sam Gilmore and Jason Manttan: Runners-up: Damien Allport and Aaron Gilmore Open Ladies Doubles: Winners: Alex Gilmore and Terri Ann Otten; Runnersup: Jules Coutts and Emma Gascoyne Open Mixed Doubles: Winners: Alex Gilmore and Sam Gilmore; Runners-up: Terri Ann Otten and Ted Callanan Over 40s Mens Singles: Winner: Aaron Gilmore; Runner-up: Jason Manttan Over 40s Ladies Singles: Winner: Terri Ann Otten; Runner-up: Belinda Kindelan Over 40s Doubles: Winner: Belinda Naumann and Jason Manttan; Runnersup: Emma Gascoyne and Aaron Gilmore SENIOR FIXTURES Week 5 Results: With the State of Origin

series happening each Wednesday night, we have moved our Senior Fixtures to Tuesday nights.

We will move back to Wednesdays on the 25th November.

Week 5 means we’re half way through our competition.

As it stands, Deucey Apples is currently on top of the ladder, followed by Downright Smashing.

The competition is still anyone’s so keep bringing your best tennis.

You Just Got Served (Jason M*, Jason K, Sam, Pru, Belinda, Emma) - 46 games (7 sets) - defeated All That Racquet (Aaron, Stuart, Leigh*, Renee, Jess, Janette) 38 games (5 sets).

Downright Smashing

(Ben, Gary, Damien, Shirley, Des*, Susan*) - 43 games (7 sets) - defeated It Spin a Long Time (Ted*, Casey, Brendan, Louise, Bella, Jules) - 33 games (5 sets). (*Stand-in players) - Jason Manttan JUNIOR FIXTURES Week 5: Junior tennis was not played this week because of the Clifton Club Championship.

It was great to see so many Juniors having a go in the competition – for some it was their first competition!

Tennis for our Juniors resumes this Friday at the usual times for the different levels – Rookies, A, B and C grades.

See you then!

- Kellie Brady

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Peeps into the Past 25 Years Ago Extracts from The Clifton Courier dated November 16, 1995

So remember a while back when I challenged my sister to write my column for me?

Well, the over-achieving little snot actually took me up on it.

She was over at my place the other day and mentioned that she was keen to do it, but said she’d have to wait until after the uni semester was done.

So I pulled out my diary to look at the dates.

And with that we slipped into Playing Office mode.

We’re not an overly theatrical family (which, I’m pointing out right now, is very different to being a dramatic family – “theatrical” implies some kind of organised stage show with musical talent and rational story arcs, and anyone who has every heard any of the Maguire girls tell a story will know, our story arcs are a little more… abstract than that of your average three act play) but we do slip into something I’d describe as a cross between improvisation and delusion quite easily. And my sister and I have a long history of Playing Office.

It was one of my favourite games as a child.

We’d set up a desk, break out Mum’s typewriter and invent high-stress corporate situations. Reports due by 5pm. Faxes that must be sent. Manila folders to be dramatically slammed on desks.

You know, office stuff.

While most other kids were out riding bikes or swinging on monkey bars, I, sitting inside, was shouting into a toy phone about some very important reports I had yet to receive.

I didn’t have an imaginary friend growing up; I had an imaginary assistant. Her name was Channel and you could only reach her by mobile phone.

Anyway, while we may have since grown up and encountered actual office life (which, much to my great disappointment, is devoid of manila folders and fax machines thanks to the digital revolution) we still will occasionally slip back into Playing Office.

And we did that the other day.

We decided that if she was going to actually write a column, she’d have to pitch it to me, A Very Professional and Totally Important Person.

She’d need to have a presentation ready and I would have to give her feedback on it.

So we set up meeting: a breakfast meeting on a week day, obviously.

On the day of the breakfast meeting, I set my alarm early and, rather than wear a t-shirt with characters from The Simpsons on it with a retina-burningly bright coloured skirt (a.k.a. what I actually wear to work) I put on a white collared button up shirt and a pencil skirt (which, admittedly, was still retina-burningly bright coloured, but I reasoned that I was playing the part of a bold business woman who wasn’t afraid of a little colour).

Then we got to a café, pulled out our notebooks and started discussing ideas in our Professional Voices.

I don’t know about you, but I generally don’t come off as the most professional in my day-to-day life. I’m nasally.

I say “like” and “geez” a lot.

I’ll sprinkle in a couple of swears and swear-substitutes like “dingbat” and “far out brussel sprout” for colour.

My Professional Voice is deeper, less pitchy and sees me say things like “such as” and “regards”.

It’s like I become a whole other person.

So when I put on my Professional Voice, it’s very, very obvious.

And not just to people who know me, but anyone around me.

And that became obvious when a bunch of cyclists rocked up and took up the table beside us.

I could see in their eyes that they saw what was unfolding at the table next to them for what it was – a fake business meeting between two giggly adult sisters.

And they thought it was weird.

But, look, that didn’t throw us off our game (in the figurative and literal sense).

We forged on with the meeting and came up with a plan.

So, I suppose this is really just a long-winded way of me saying that, next week, there’s still going to be a Just a Thought column, but said thoughts will be coming from the head of someone else.

- Dannielle Maguire

PLAQUE TO HONOUR TEACHER Three former Clifton State School pupils, Jim Ruhle, Errol Gardner and Rupert Wissemann, presented a brass plaque to the school last week in honour of Miss Ada Marshall, who taught at the School for half a century.

The plaque was presented on behalf of a group of students who graduated from the school in 1938. «««««««« POKER MACHINES COME TO CLIFTON The fully licensed Clifton Diggers and Citizens Memorial Club will open for business next Tuesday with eight machines on line. The club has been fully re-developed with carpeted areas and a polished dance floor in the main auditorium, and a well-lit area on the southern end fitted out with the machines. «««««««« UPLANDS HAS NEW FOCUS A Clifton meeting has selected three women and four men to a board of management to develop a strategic plan for the Condamine Uplands Region.

Elected were Nancy Hancock, Helen Gillam, Trevor Beutel, Ann Collins, John Foley, Allan Birchley and Ken Davies.

50 Years Ago Extracts from The Clifton Courier dated November 13, 1970 MEETING OF COUNCIL AND SELLING AGENTS Clifton Shire Council’s Municipal Saleyards Committee and Selling Agents discussed problems associated with the Municipal Saleyards at a round table conference held at the Council Chambers on Friday. Councillors and Selling Agents agreed that Cattle Sales held in the morning at Clifton and the afternoon of the same day at Allora will help to establish the Central Downs as a beef centre. «««««««« LANDOWNERS CAN APPLY FOR LEASE OF UNWANTED CLIFTON SHIRE ROADS To gain revenue from all unused and unwanted portions of roads in the Shire the Clifton Council will favour the legal closing of these areas with the object of giving adjacent landowners

the opportunity of acquiring the areas. Cr J. L. Enright said that many roads were surveyed in the horse and buggy days and hundreds of acres for over a hundred years have been grazed and cultivated without Council receiving any revenue from these unused and unwanted portions of roads. «««««««« SEWERAGE SCHEME NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION Construction of the Clifton Sewerage Scheme is now in progress and Council has adopted a policy regarding installation of sewerage - that any premises within the defined Sewerage area at present receiving a sanitary service be required to connect to the sewerage scheme.

75 Years Ago Extracts from The Clifton Courier dated November 10, 1945 ROLL OF HONOUR News was received this week of the death of Pte Arthur J. Laidlaw, which occurred at Sandakan Camp, Borneo, on 10th April last. He was taken prisoner when Singapore fell. Pte Laidlaw was born at Clifton in 1914. He is survived by his wife, who was formerly Miss Helen Beghin, of Clifton, and who now resides at Red Hill, Brisbane. «««««««« CEFN STUD PIGGERY At the Brisbane Exhibition,

held last August, pigs from Mr Keith Jones’ Cefn Stud Piggery, Pilton, were the outstanding prizewinners in the Large Whites section.

Since then there has been a constant demand from many parts for Cefn Stud pigs. «««««««« WILD TURNIP SPREAD CAUSES ALARM At last week’s Clifton Shire Council meeting Cr Walker referred to the serious position brought about by the widespread prevalence of wild turnip.

Cr Mitchell said there was a great furore in many places about the existence of the wild turnip. The Council decided to write to the Bureau of Scientific Research regarding the eradication of the weed.

Snapshot from Yesteryear

Bert Thiess with a D8 bulldozer in the Heifer Creek road cutting in 1940 - at 104 feet deep, it was the deepest road cutting in Australia at the time.

100 Years Ago Extracts from The Clifton Courier dated 9 November, 1920 CUTTING OUT THE DRONES At the meeting of the Clifton Show Committee on Saturday afternoon last, Mr Duncan moved that a list of attendances by members be tabled by the secretary for the next meeting. The object is, it is understood, to cut out those members who do not attend the committee meetings. «««««««« CHANGE OF PREMISES Quite a number of removals of business premises are taking place in Clark Street, Clifton. Messrs Glover and Rose, motor mechanics etc. have had to seek larger premises for their ever increasing trade. They are removing from next to the “Courier” office to much larger and

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by Mr C. Benson, saddler.

Mr Benson’s shop will be occupied by Mr Harold Gillam in connection with his machinery insurance and general commission agency. «««««««« ITEMS OF INTEREST Mr W. A. Deacon M.L.A., at a meeting at Clifton on Thursday evening last, hinted that all available space would be availed of by the Wheat Board, when

established, in which to store the wheat from the harvest, The half price sale of drapery and boots recently opened in premises opposite the Clifton Police Station, Edward Street, next to G. Stamel’s fruit shop, will be continued until further notice.

It is more than probable that Pilton will receive a war trophy (gun). The Clifton R.S.S.A.I.L.A. Sub-Branch has had the matter in hand and correspondence points to a satisfactory consummation of their appeal on behalf of Pilton.

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CLIFTON BOWLS RESULTS Thursday 5th November, Night bowls: Steven 15 def. Judy & Mary 12; Kitty Hawkes 13 def. Hawaii Winos 11; First Timers 17 def. Tennis Club 5; Bow and Arrows 11 def.

Incredibowls 5; Daleys Rural 14 def. Unsalted Peanuts 10; Gunners 11 def. Bowl Bags 6. Winners, Kitty Hawkes: Runners-up, Hawaii Winos.

Saturday 7th November, Weier Boys Day: M Carmody, N. Short, S. Beresford & K. Bloomfield 22 def. A. Imhoff, S. Wiltshire J. Cochrane & D. Wilcocks 13; N. Postle, B. Donovan, B. Betts & M. Prince 27 def. R. Smith, R. Glare J. Hogan & T. Lyall 16; S. Eady D. Toovey T. Blinco & M. Arthur 18

def. T. Wilson, M. Short, D. Wilshire & L. Buchanan 12; L. Smith, N. Smith, R. O’Hara & S. Marriot 22 def. T. Arthur, R. Bringans, M. Bowe & A. Smerdon 19; C. Kearey, B. McMahon, N. Kuhn & M. Missen 21 def. J. Lappala, K. Muller, S. Lees & M. Streeter 11; S. Kiepie, A. Larkin, D. Browers & H. Nicholson 21 def. K. Kuhn, A. Say, M. Skaines & B. Trimingham 11; K. Nicholson, G. Dwan, J. Daley & K. Streeter 19 def. D. Schefe, G. Jago, I. Coleman & J. Nicholson 17; J. Beresford, R. Kehl & M. Charles 22 def.

D. Scotney, M. Scott, D. Kehl & M. Nicholson 14. Winners drawn from hat.

Continued on page 6

At our weekly meet, we had 31 swimmers competing against each other, aiming to beat their own times.

We were very excited to see many of our swimmers challenging themselves.

Natalie and Naomi both had a go at butterfly for the first time.

Peighton moved up to swim 25 metres of both freestyle and backstroke.

Chloe and Thomas P both pushed themselves to start swimming 50 metres of breaststroke and backstroke.

It was equally pleasing to see how supportive all of the swimmers are of each other.

Well done everyone!

In total, our swimmers set a combined total of 25 PBs

across the four strokes. Our biggest improvements were: Freestyle: Henry - 01.85 seconds (50 Metres), Ella 01.40 seconds (50 Metres), Angus - 00.85 seconds (50 Metres).

Breaststroke: Paige - 11.23 seconds (50 Metres), Angus - 03.41 seconds (50 Metres), Isaac - 03.88 seconds (50 Metres).

Backstroke: Angus - 01.69 seconds (50 Metres), Ella 01.47 seconds (50 Metres), Jensen - 00.69 seconds (25 Metres).

Butterfly: Paige - 04.34 seconds (25 Metres), Sophie - 06.97 seconds (50 Metres), Henry - 03.09 seconds (25 Metres).

- Sarah Manttan

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CLIFTON GOLF CLUB

TUESDAY SPORTERS 3rd November, 9 hole Stableford winner, Ian Jones 22; Runner-up, Ralph Snars 20.

Rundowns: George Kemble 20, Ken Turner 19.

Other scores: Greg Andrews 16, John Harper 15, John Beard 15, Les Scotton 15, Graham Gregory 14, Greg Smith 8.

Sporters is on every Tuesday. Hit-off 11.30am to 2pm.

WEDNESDAY LADIES 4th November, Ladies played an 18 hole Stableford competition for a trophy donated by Jean Payne together with an 18 hole Stroke for the Monthly Medal. Stableford winner, Vicki Brewer 30; Runner-up, June Kuhn 27. Stroke winner, Vicki Brewer 76 net; Runnerup, June Kuhn 79. Least putts winner, Vicki Brewer 34. Other scores: Gloria Moore 84, Mary Pidgeon 90.

16th November, there will be no golf due to the coring of the greens.

FRIDAY HACKERS 6th November, 12 hole Stableford winner, Eric Hetherington 24; Runnerup, Evan Caldwell 24.

Rundowns: Mal Cox 24, John Davis 23, Jane Farrell 23. Other scores: David McAuley 22, Bruce Smith 21, Adrian Barber 19, Grant Humble 18, Paul Laverty 18, John Harper 16, Greg Andrews 16, Ralph Snars 15, Collette Rynne 15, Ian Jones 13, Kathy Beck 12, Christine O’Sullivan 10.

Hackers is on every Friday. Hit-off from midday to 2.30pm. Everyone is welcome to come and play.

SATURDAY SLASHERS 7th November, The Barn Oakey sponsored our 2BBB open carnival. A strong field of 44 players turned up from as far away as Dirranbandi.

Plenty of mixed teams this year with some taking out the major prizes. Thanks to Col Shields and The Barn Oakey for your continued sponsorship. Winners: Jack & Jane Farrell 42 (ocb). Best Mixed team, Dave & Ann Cass 42. An honourable mention goes to Col Shields & Collette Rynne with 42 points as well. Best Men’s Team, Glen Hogarth & Darren Hedges 41.

Rundowns: Lyster Rickert & Bec Duff 41, Alan Miller & Rhonda Miller 39, Bill Bailey & David McAuley 39, Mal Cox & Tony Edwards 39. Pin shots: 1/10, Ann Cass; 3/12, Collette Rynne; 4/13 Men, Glen Hogarth; 4/13 Ladies, Ann Cass; 6/15, Justin Caldwell; 7/16, Shelly Kelly; 8/17, Mal Cox; 9/18 Men, Mal Cox; 9/18 Ladies, Jane Farrell. Other scores: Kathy Beck & Christine O’Sullivan 38, Paul Ladewig & Wendy Ladewig 38, Col Hoey & Tony Howard 37, Greg Andrews & David Andrews 37, Mary Stenhouse & Shelly Kelly 36, Evan Caldwell & Justin Caldwell 36, John Lethbridge & Megan Murphy 35, Priscilla Bennett & Ralph Snars 35, Daniel Hoey & Heather Hoey 35, David Robins & Paul Laverty 34, Grantley Wilson & Louise Wilson 33, Max Wilson & Heather Wilson 31, Gary Riddle & Gail Riddle 28, Richard Backhouse & Dale Hadenfeldt 28.

Wednesday, November 11, 2020 14th November, Round 8 Clifton Courier Challenge, 18 hole Stableford. Names in prior to 11.15am for shotgun start at 11.30.

21st November, Drop Bear Canvas sponsored 2 Person Ambrose (choice of partners). Names in prior to 11.15am, shotgun start 11.30.

SUNDAY GOLF 8th November was the Clifton Open Day with 88 Men and 19 Ladies turning up for a fantastic day of golf. Fifteen golf clubs were represented on the day.

The course was presented in superb condition and a big thanks must go to our green keeper JK for the way he presented the course. Winners: Ladies Rosebowl, Jane Farrell 70 net; Backhouse Cup, Athol Haddock 66 net. Ladies’ Net winners: Division 1 (021), Bonnie Edwards 73; Division 2 (22-54), Debbie Armstrong 72. Men’s Net winners: A grade (+ 2-9), Jack Farrell 70: B grade (1016), Paul Ladewig 70; C grade (17-37), Adrian Barber 68. Gross winners: Ladies’, Ann Cass 84 (Gourley Family trophy); Men’s, A grade, Paul McDonald 69; B grade, Col Hoey 83 (ocb), C grade, Glen Muller 89.

Ladies’ Net Runners-up, Division 1, June Kuhn 76; Division 2, Megan Murphy 74. Men’s Net Runners-up, A grade, Greg Andrews 73; B grade, Dan Hoey 71; C grade Evan Caldwell 72 (ocb). Pin shots: Nearest the Pins - 4/13 Men, Barry Brown; 4/13 Ladies, Genny Imhoff; 9/18 Men, Athol Haddock; 9/18 Ladies, Bonnie Edwards.

Approaches: Ladies, Division 1, Jean Payne; Division 2, Genny Imhoff.

Men, A grade, Danny

Hughes; B grade, Brendan Landrigan; C grade, Fabian Welk. Clifton Golf Club Monthly Medal Winners: Ladies, Jane Farrell 70 net; Men, Adrian Barber 68 net.

Runners-up: Ladies, Megan Murphy 74 net; Men, Paul Ladewig 70 (ocb). Least putts winners were Wendy Ladewig 34 putts & Adrian Barber 27 putts (ocb). A very successful weekend of golf and a big thanks must go to all members and volunteers who helped. Full Sunday field results can be found on the Clifton Golf Club’s Facebook page.

15th November, 18 hole Aggregate Stableford (draw for partners) for trophies donated by Bill Keenan and Vicki Brewer. Names in prior to 11.15am, shotgun start at 11.30.

MEMBERS’ DRAW Winner, Glen Hogarth who took home the $140 prize.

CLUB ROSTER Bar: Rob and Genny Imhoff.

Mowing: Col Hoey.

MyGOLF JUNIOR CLINICS The Clifton Golf Club has commenced MyGOLF, the junior introductory program for golf. Remaining dates are 29/11/20, 6/12/20 and 13/12/20 which will be the Christmas break-up. Cost is $5 per session. Children must bring a hat and water bottle. Equipment will be provided. The clinics are 45 minutes each starting at 8am. Max of 6 kids per clinic due to MyGolf Covid restrictions. All participants must pre-book by phone or text to Rougan Geraghty, Clifton MyGolf Coordinator on 0433 983 839.

- Darren Hedges

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Fall armyworm spreading rapidly through Queensland

Australian farmers are being warned about the rapid movement of a threatening new pest throughout Queensland, the Fall Armyworm (FAW).

The destructive caterpillar, which was first detected in Georgetown in North Queensland, has caused devastation in the Atherton Tablelands region through to Bowen, and following recent discovery of FAW in Northern New South Wales, the pest has again been located in Southern Queensland in the Lockyer Valley, Chinchilla and St George.

Principal Entomologist at the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr Melina Miles said early detection and communication within the agriculture community were essential to help battle this latest challenge for growers.

“The risk in Northern New South Wales and Central Queensland, in places like Emerald and the Darling Downs is real and growers there need to be on high alert,” Dr Miles said.

“Given FAW was recently detected in the several parts of Southern Queensland, growers should be watching both the level of activity in local traps and closely monitoring the vegetative state of their crops.

“They can work with their entomologist to identify the signs that FAW are active and to distinguish them from native armyworms.

“For sorghum growers it is important that they inspect the crops during that vegetative stage and not just from head emergence, particularly if traps are indicating that FAW are active either North or West of you.”

FAWs, native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, are attracted to maize, sweet corn, popcorn, and pose a threat throughout the growing cycle.

“We’ve not previously seen a pest that can reduce the amount of functioning leaf area to the point where it warrants control in the vegetative stage, and that is what FAW is doing – particularly in maize and sweet corn,” Dr Miles said.

“In the Burdekin, growers tell you that every crop of maize or sorghum they have has been affected to some extent.”

One of Australia’s largest seed providers, Pacific Seeds, has been working with the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries to develop solutions to combat the FAW. Pacific Seeds Summer Grains Agronomist Trevor Philp said farmers need to be aware of the risks.

“The spread of this pest could have unknown consequences for what promises to be a strong growing season, with a La Niña event driving potentially good rainfall across Australia,” Mr Philp said.

“That’s why we are working closely with the Department to help give growers the tools to manage this invasive pest.

“Currently we’re simulating FAW damage on corn to see when growers should be intervening to avoid detrimental damage.

“This is because FAW damage can look worse than it is, and we don’t want growers intervening with

Growers are being urged to keep a look out for Fall Armyworm in an attempt to stop it spreading further down the country. pesticides until it’s necessary to do so.”

Following the recent discovery of FAW in the Lockyer Valley, Chinchilla and St George, Dr Melina Miles said that growers need to be monitoring their crops very closely as the pest has the potential to impact any crop where food choice is limited.

“There is still a lot we need to learn about the effects of this pest on Australian

crops, but as the summer cropping season continues, farmers across Queensland and northern New South Wales should remain on high alert and vigilant while work continues to assess the threat and find appropriate solutions,” she said.

For information on Fall Armyworm visit the DAF Qld The Beatsheet website: www.thebeatsheet.com.au/fallarmyworm

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Mr Holzknecht said.

To register for the webinar Queensland Department at 9am (AEST) on Thursday, of Agriculture and Fisheries November 12, search ‘GRDC (DAF) senior entomologist Grains Research Update, Melina Miles will also online - Fall armyworm’ on present information on the the GDRC website.

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Local champions shine at Indoor Bias Bowls State Championship Local indoor bowlers returned from the Indoor Bias Bowls State Championship, staged in Caloundra during October, with some very respectable results.

Angus Young and Sheree Lowry alongside Iris Bryce, Cathy Young, Bev Brown and Tim Lowry all participated at the State Championship and competed in three respected disciplines, Gents or Ladies Pairs, Open Singles and Triples.

Angus Young was fortunate to win not only the

Gents Pairs on the Friday night, but going back to back in the Open Singles he narrowly won against his opponent Sheree Lowry.

The Open final was a thriller, Angus racing out to a small lead.

Sheree finally found her touch and slowly bowled her way back into the final on the lead Angus had.

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The two players were going bowl for bowl in what was a thriller final, with the result coming down to the last bowl on the 12th end.

Sheree needed four shots to send the final into an extra end, but it was to no avail, her fourth bowl narrowly beaten by Angus’s bowl.

Spectators said the nail biting final was a joy to watch.

The Open Singles championship is mostly dominated by the gents but on a few occasions, a lady comes through and can out draw not just the ladies but most of the gents too.

On the Championship weekend Sheree Lowry was having one of those days

only falling short against Angus, in what turned out to be a brilliant game.

The Consolation Open Singles final between Tim Lowry and Lucas Evans (a Caloundra Junior) was happening at the same time, and this resulted in Tim also coming through as runnerup.

Sunday was final day of Triples Competition.

More talented players were showing off their craft and pulling off some incredible shots.

The Open finals saw Angus’ team into another final, up against a very talented young team.

Unfortunately, Angus was able to complete the hat trick win for the

weekend, his team coming away as runner-up.

The Consolation final saw Sheree’s team up against a team from Dalby but her team too was only able to walk away as runner-up.

These talented champions will be competing in the Queensland 4-inch titles, to be held at the Pittsworth showgrounds pavilion on the weekend of the 21st and 22nd of November.

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It is going to be a tough four years in Opposition with an enormous economic recovery effort required to get our state out of the massive debt it faces. I am up for that fight and I hope you will all join with me in getting a fair share for regional Queensland.

It is back to work to make our state great like it once was – thank you.

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It was a challenging year with the advent of COVID and all the related issues we faced together. I feel we have reached the other side of the health aspect of the pandemic especially in the regional areas of Queensland and Australia and we now need to focus on the economic fallout that has occurred and the state’s unemployment rate.

Members of the 1970 Wattles Premiership team re-united in Allora at the weekend to remember their 20-17 win over Valleys - the first A grade premiership for Wattles after joining the TRL competition four years earlier. (Wattles Under 16s had won a premiership in 1968.) The team featured Clydesdale, Queensland Country, Queensland and Australian representative players. Left to right: Syd Telford, Brian Meara, Denis Ryan, Brian Keleher, Laurie Lipp, Michael Bowe, Lew Platz, John Cowley, Terry Fogarty, Greg Platz, John Fogarty, Malcolm Duff.

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